Gili Nanggu, Tropical Small Island to Explore

Map of Lombok Island

Gili Nanggu

Gili Nanggu is a small island located in the southwest Lombok. Gili in lombok language means a small island. The island is managed by the Forest or the concept of Virgin Island, which still has a beautiful nature and natural. The tranquility and  beauty make Gili Nanggu a routine visiting destination for many foreign tourists. Gili Nanggu also called Paradise Island.

Gili Nanggu

Gili Nanggu is still included in the tourist area of Gili Gede has a white sand beach with a length of about 1 km with an area of 17.5 hectares of land reaching. The atmosphere of beautiful landscape with beautiful sunset and sunrise able to attract tourists to come, especially tourists who had repeatedly come to Lombok Island.

On the white sandy beaches and calm wave, you can rest without worry disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the beach vendors, because Gili Nanggu is a private island inhabited only by managers and staff. Melodious chirping of birds, the sunrise and the silence of nature at sunset creating a truly romantic atmosphere, making Gili Nanggu a suitable place for couples who want to honeymoon.
Around this island, there are also several island such as gili gede, gili poh and many others. this are is very ideal for snorkelling and diving.

  In the summer high season, the bungalows which are fully occupied here by foreign tourists. Most of them chose this island to enjoy the silence, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

Enchantment Tours
The enchantment of the sea has its own appeal is one of the main reasons many visitors who come every day to play on the beach. Various types of marine fish and beautiful coral reefs, colorful become one of the attractions of this island.

Gili Nanggu

In addition to ornamental fish and coral reefs, the island there are also breeding turtles. Turtle eggs hatched and breeding purpose in special ponds. After the big and strong enough to survive in the wild, the turtle-turtle would be released into the sea.

When bored with water activities, you can replace with other activities like a walk along the island. In the middle of this hilly island, you will find a monastery called Vajrabhumi. Amid the silence, between trees whose leaves are falling and the sea wind sighs, the existence of this temple gives its own nuances.

Where to Stay and Eat
Approximately there are 17 cottages here, including the shape of a traditional Sasak houses. The majority of accommodations here are owned by individuals. Rent between Rp100.000-Rp150.000. To bungalows equipped with air conditioning, the rent ranges from Rp225.000-Rp275.000 per night. Resorts on the island most facing the beach and has a storied granary rural style. There are also several seafood restaurants, price range Rp15.000-Rp30.000. Also available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

How to reach this place
Gili Nanggu tour to be pursued through the following channels are:

    -    From Lombok International Airport, Praya, Central Lombok. Through the port sheet about 45 minutes by car.  Mileage about 27 km.
    -    Through Tawun, West Sekotong. 60 minutes by car to the southern of mataram, 15 minutes by boat. Mileage 47 km.

        Whereas if you want to use a ship, you can use the ferry through the port of Padang Bai Bali to Lombok harbor Sheet.

Activities
For those who interested in maritime recreation, diving, sunbathing on the beach, or relax in a place of natural beauty, the Gili Nanggu is the right place. Tourism activities are being developed are agricultural activities in the form of dry land agriculture commodities such as corn with cassava den. Soil conditions in this area also provides opportunities to develop through plantation activities, such as coconut plantations, farm activities, namely cattle and goats.

Fishes in Gili nanggu

For those who want to temporarily retreat from the hustle and bustle of big cities, Gili Nanggu is also the most perfect place to reflect and enjoy the silence. Relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the sun the beach all the tiredness will ease your mind.

Because of relatively still not too crowded, you should be more careful of your belongings.